Is the Bayou Dorcheat flooding?
The Bayou Dorcheat is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Louisiana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Bayou Dorcheat is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Louisiana river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Bayou Dorcheat near Minden, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.95 ft on 11 March 2016, carrying 37,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.90 ft, 25.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill, LA | No flooding | 4.58 ft | 11 ft | |
| Bayou Dorcheat near Minden, LA | No flooding | 0.90 ft | 14 ft | |
| Bayou Dorcheat near Sibley, LA. | No flood stage defined | 11.80 ft | — |